the deaf

noun

: deaf people : people who are not able to hear
She goes to a school for the deaf.

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One of the main applications is for the deaf and hard of hearing in the workplace, where accessibility can be challenging. Simon Hill, Wired News, 7 May 2025 At Columbia’s Teachers College, the cuts hit a program that trains graduate students to become teachers for the deaf and hard of hearing. Philip Marcelo, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2025 Marlee Matlin struggled to balance professional success with the pressures of being an icon for the deaf community. Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 26 Mar. 2025 Brennan is ostracized by both the deaf and hearing communities and his only meaningful relationship is with his estranged daughter, Carly, played by Lara Peake. Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for the deaf

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“The deaf.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20deaf. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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